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Annmarie C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a 26-year-old certified Teacher Assistant with over seven years of experience. I graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's in Biology and plan to attend graduate school for Education. I have experience caring for children of all ages, both with and without special needs, and am trained in Nonviolent Crisis...

Sophia T. says "I first became acquainted with Annemarie through care.com, and she is one of the loveliest people I know. She has been working with my children for...

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Matthew S.

Qualified Manny

West Sayville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! Since 2016, I've worked with children in various settings. Thoughtful engagement, reliable routines and consideration of a child's feelings are the foundational elements behind my childcare approach. I believe in creating rapport based on mutual respect and lessons tied to responsibility. I'm capable of the full gamut of...

Kara T. says "Matthew was great with our 7 y/o son. Also: punctual, responsible, quick with text responses and great personality."

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Kristine N.

Family Day Care Provider

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Dear Parents: I am a fun-loving, warm Licensed Family Daycare provider in my Bay Shore Home. Small group size lets me fill their day with painting, songs, giggles, dancing, storytelling, outdoor play! I have 28 years of experience. Serving ages 6 weeks thru age 4.

Katie S. says "I am beyond thankful that I found Kristine to care for my son for the past year (now 17 months old). I had planned on having my mom take care of my son...

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Theresa A.

Reliable, Caring, Trustworthy & Of Course FUN!

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been babysitting and watching children (newborn to adolescent) for as long as I can remember. In between working in a nursing home and my regular day to day life I tried watching as many of the kids I normally did prior. Now that I am no longer @ the nursing home, I definitely have more time to babysit the children I used...

Allison D. says "She is great with kids. My girls just love her and she has been watching them for over 3 years. She is dependable and is very caring. Anyone would be...

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Angela S.

Part Time Childcare Available

Commack, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi my name is Angela. I live in Commack. I have many years experience in working with local families. In addition to that I worked in Half Hollow school district for 9 years. I just retired this year. I still sub there time to time. I am trustworthy and extremely reliable. Fully vaccinated.

Peter S. says "We were fortunate enough to have found in Angela such a responsible, respectful and trustworthy individual to watch our son. Knowing that he was in good...

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Umadai D.

Hi, I'm Umadai

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I'm Umadai. Im 54. I am fully vaccinated against COVID19. I have 10+ years experience working with kids newborn-teen. I also have experience with special needs children and adults. I do not mind helping with small household chores. I look forward to hearing from you!

Anuradha B. says "Umadai and I have worked together in the past; she's compassionate, hardworking, and a motherly person who takes her job seriously. She gets along very...

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Sarah A.

Fun And Caring Babysitter

Commack, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi all! My name is Sarah and I want to be your nanny! I am 24 years old from Long Island, New York and I'm seeking a full time live in/ live out nanny position, and Willing to relocate! I want to make sure you and your family feel as safe and secure as possible! I prioritize activities such as reading, singing and music and...

Katrice K. says "Sarah regularly watches our four month old and she has a wonderful bond with him. You can tell that she truly cares for him. She sings and reads to him...

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Michaela M.

Part Time Baby-sitter

Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Currently working M-F 7:30-4 p.m. schedule, looking for babysitting job that would be evenings or weekends. I have babysat previously in high school and continued to do so throughout college. While babysitting for the children I am use to bringing them to activities, helping with homework, light house keeping and meal...

Mike O. says "Michaela watched our two kids for us for a while until her new job. The kids loved when she was here and always wanted to know is when she was coming...

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Victoria K.

Victoria

Lake Grove, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
6 years experience
Travel
meal prep
I'm looking for a part time job in the morning. I took care of several happy children ages 05 months - 6 years old. My responsibilities with the kids were driving them to activities, playdates, dinner time, bath time, date nights, homework, meals, etc. I'm a great swimmer, I love the water! I'm also OK with pets! I have a...

Care Member says "Vicky worked for our family during a couple weekends and the kids simply LOVE her! She’s active, very organized and is always on top of everything. She...

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Dolores M.

Huntington Station, NY

5.0(0)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
No longer available for fall 2024. My name is Dolores. I am 30 years old. I currently work part time for a lovely family on Tuesday/ Thursday. I have over 14 years of child care experience in numerous settings including a camp counselor, art instructor, birthday parties, mother's helper, babysitting and being a nanny. With...
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Karen D.

Nanny/babysitter

Holbrook, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi there, I have two grown children of my own and can appreciate the importance of your endeavor. I work at a middle school for 10+ years helping children with special needs. I can assist with homework after school activities and play dates The school does background check so that should provide some extra peace of mind for you....

Carrie Y. says "Karen is great! She cared for our 3 kids after school. She was always on time and helped manage unpacking, homework, and helping to straighten up. We...

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Kayla S.

West Islip, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello ! My name is Kayla I'd describe my personality as responsible, kind, respectful. I like working with kids because they show you the true innocence that a child can have and show me that this world can really be so special. I'm looking for a job that I could help a family and encourage a sense of comfort and reliability...

Jackie R. says "Kayla was absolutely amazing! She was so great with my daughter and made an instant connection. you can tell she loves kids and want to make sure they...

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Nicolette G.

Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
Hi ! my name is Nicolette I am a mom Of 2 and I have 10+ years child care experience I have worked with family's with multiple children, as well As special needs , I have worked in home daycare's as well as state regulated facilities and elementary school settings. I am fluent in American sign language , I have 2 years of...

Frankee A. says "Nicolette is amazing! She is punctual, relatable, sweet and amazing with my 2 year old daughter! She really cares for her like she is her own. My...

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Ashley L.

Bay Shore, NY

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I love working with kids, I always babysit, I work well with everyone and have no problems, kids love me. I love to play with them and make them smile, I will be glad with any job, but I rather to be with kids more then anything, I know how kids can be but no kid for me is difficult, I love kids and this is why my career is...

Care Member says "Ashley is a considerate and caring person . She is hard working and trustworthy . "

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Margaret K.

Loving Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience Working With Children From Infants To School Age. I Am Available Full Time, Part Time And Weekends.

West Babylon, NY

3.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am very focused and I take pride in working with the children I helped raise, some of whom are in college now. I have worked with children from infants to elementary school age children. I can assist with changing, bathing, feeding, homework, games, activities organizing/setting up of play dates and what ever the child's...

Linda D. says "She told me she would call me to come by and meet my family and never called."

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Antoinette C.

Part-Time Caregiver

North Babylon, NY

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I am currently managing my family owned business. My hours are flexible. Prior to this position, I worked at a child care center as an infant teacher age group 6 weeks to 6 months for 5 years. During The 5 years I cared for 8 babies at a time with the help of a assistant. We would read them stories, give them tummy time, tend to...
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Alyssa V.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Weekends.

Holbrook, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Alyssa, I'm 26 years old and I live in the Holbrook area. I have years of experience and have worked with children of all ages. I currently work full time so I'm looking for something either part time or one time. I'm very responsible, trustworthy, patient and reliable. I am CPR, AED, and First Aid certified.

Julie R. says "Alyssa is a very kind and loving person. She always treated my son as her own. Unfortunately, my work schedule changed so I didn't need a sitter anymore...

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Jennifer M.

Experienced Babysitter

Nesconset, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hey there! My name's Jen. I'm 30 years old and live in Nesconset. I've been caring for children since I was 13, kids ranging from four weeks to 13 years old. I have experience teaching in daycares as an infant lead teacher and as a preschool lead teacher. I absolutely adore kids. I'm available nights after 6 p.m. and...

Anthony M. says "Jenn is awesome! My daughter loves her"

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Cristal G.

Babysitter Available

Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Cristal :) I've always loved working with kids. I'm always the go to babysitter mainly because I truly enjoy spending time with children. I appreciate all that comes with babysitting from the good to the not so great. I love arts & crafts and I'm a firm believer in learning through play. I have an extensive...

Andzelika T. says "Cristal is very dependable. Amazing with any age kids. Very trustworthy, caring and loving. She gets very involved with different projects and...

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Dani S.

Part-time Caregiver

West Islip, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Need a date night babysitter or a after school babysitter? Growing up I watch kids in my neighborhood as their parents went out on date nights or had emergencies they needed to get to. I now help babysit my three nieces who are ages 9, 7, and 5. I lived in California for 6 months to work at PCDA as a Music Therapy Intern. As a...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.29/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Islip, NY

Babysitters in Islip, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Annmarie C.

I first became acquainted with Annemarie through care.com, and she is one of the loveliest people I know. She has been working with my...

- Sophia T.

Matthew S.

Matthew was great with our 7 y/o son. Also: punctual, responsible, quick with text responses and great personality.

- Kara T.

Kristine N.

I am beyond thankful that I found Kristine to care for my son for the past year (now 17 months old). I had planned on having my mom take...

- Katie S.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Islip, NY:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Islip, NY can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 7 babysitters in Islip, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Islip, NY babysitters on Care.com is $18.29 per hour as of July 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Islip, NY through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.

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